BBQ chicken from smoker? To sauce or not to sauce

BBQ chicken from smoker? To sauce or not to sauce

We've got a concession trailer and sell pulled pork, hot dogs, chicken strips etc. I want to offer BBQ chicken as well, but had a question. I'm using a cookshack smoker for my pork, and have smoked chicken on occasion for family, but always with nothing but a rub. If I'm wanting to offer a "BBQ" chicken, should I add sauce to the chicken before smoking? I know that grilling it would burn the sauce, but I've not tried coating the chicken with sauce before smoking. Any suggestions? We'd smoke the chicken, then hold hot in a Cambro in the trailer.

Re:BBQ chicken from smoker? To sauce or not to sauce2010/08/21 04:50:55
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My personal preference is not to sauce Smoked Chickens. Grilled? Yes. Smoked? No! Offer it on the side for those who want it. Less work for you too! Brining makes a big difference with chicken & turkeys. Keeps the meat nice & moist.